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Luxury Country Veranda Ideas and Designs

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Travelers Rest | Custom Mountain Home
Travelers Rest | Custom Mountain Home
Milestone Custom HomesMilestone Custom Homes
Hilltop Farmstead
Hilltop Farmstead
GRIT Co.GRIT Co.
Snap Chic Photography
Whole house Renovation
Whole house Renovation
Carys Mill WoodworkingCarys Mill Woodworking
Leney Breeden
The Kelso
The Kelso
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Kelso's Porch is a modern and inviting outdoor space that seamlessly connects the indoors with the outdoors. The porch features sleek black stacking doors that can be opened to create a seamless transition between the interior and exterior living areas. A glass coffee table adds a touch of elegance and allows for an unobstructed view of the surroundings. The porch is adorned with gray decking, providing a durable and attractive flooring option. Gray outdoor patio furniture is carefully arranged to create comfortable seating areas where family and friends can relax and enjoy the fresh air. The porch is complemented by light-colored brick, adding warmth and texture to the space. Stylish gray chairs provide additional seating and enhance the overall aesthetic of the porch. The Kelso's Porch is a welcoming and stylish outdoor retreat, perfect for enjoying the beauty of nature and spending quality time with loved ones.
Custom Residence - Marietta, GA (9)
Custom Residence - Marietta, GA (9)
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
Modern farmhouse custom designed home in Marietta, GA with white brick, board and batten siding, stone and wood accents. 2 story. 3 car garage. Pool with cabana and covered patio with outdoor kitchen and fireplace.
House on the lake
House on the lake
Riccardo Caracciolo design&servicesRiccardo Caracciolo design&services
Evenings at the cottage
Artist's Retreat
Artist's Retreat
DEMESNEDEMESNE
The large, expansive patio adjacent to the backyard living space is for suitable entertainment. The sequence of spaces feel as though the outdoor flows right through the dining, with large views to the front courtyard. Aluminum frames, concrete flooring and metal roof accent the soft inviting space. Art by Martha Burkert. ©Shoot2Sell Photography
Lake Independence Homestead
Lake Independence Homestead
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Simple, rustic charm with views, views, views.
1840's Farmhouse Renovation
1840's Farmhouse Renovation
Advantage ContractingAdvantage Contracting
Custom wraparound porch with Wolf PVC composite decking, high gloss beaded ceiling, and hand crafted PVC architectural columns. Built for the harsh shoreline weather.
Merrill House
Merrill House
GIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTYGIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
https://www.beangroup.com/homes/45-E-Andover-Road-Andover/ME/04216/AGT-2261431456-942410/index.html Merrill House is a gracious, Early American Country Estate located in the picturesque Androscoggin River Valley, about a half hour northeast of Sunday River Ski Resort, Maine. This baronial estate, once a trophy of successful American frontier family and railroads industry publisher, Henry Varnum Poor, founder of Standard & Poor’s Corp., is comprised of a grand main house, caretaker’s house, and several barns. Entrance is through a Gothic great hall standing 30’ x 60’ and another 30’ high in the apex of its cathedral ceiling and showcases a granite hearth and mantel 12’ wide. Owned by the same family for over 225 years, it is currently a family retreat and is available for seasonal weddings and events with the capacity to accommodate 32 overnight guests and 200 outdoor guests. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and heralding contributions from Frederick Law Olmsted and Stanford White, the beautiful, legacy property sits on 110 acres of fields and forest with expansive views of the scenic Ellis River Valley and Mahoosuc mountains, offering more than a half-mile of pristine river-front, private spring-fed pond and beach, and 5 acres of manicured lawns and gardens. The historic property can be envisioned as a magnificent private residence, ski lodge, corporate retreat, hunting and fishing lodge, potential bed and breakfast, farm - with options for organic farming, commercial solar, storage or subdivision. Showings offered by appointment.
Manor
Manor
Lisa Gabrielson DesignLisa Gabrielson Design
Lauren Rubinstein
Rear Porch with Porch Swing and Plenty of Seating
Rear Porch with Porch Swing and Plenty of Seating
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Rear porch with plenty of seating. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Circular Porch around Front Turret
Circular Porch around Front Turret
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
The curved wall of the turret is clad in white cedar shake stained gray. White columns and a matching white bead board ceiling add to the Nantucket feel. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Manor
Manor
Lisa Gabrielson DesignLisa Gabrielson Design
Lauren Rubinstein
St. Andrews Napa CA Rebuild
St. Andrews Napa CA Rebuild
Jane EllisonJane Ellison
This home in Napa off Silverado was rebuilt after burning down in the 2017 fires. Architect David Rulon, a former associate of Howard Backen, known for this Napa Valley industrial modern farmhouse style. Composed in mostly a neutral palette, the bones of this house are bathed in diffused natural light pouring in through the clerestory windows. Beautiful textures and the layering of pattern with a mix of materials add drama to a neutral backdrop. The homeowners are pleased with their open floor plan and fluid seating areas, which allow them to entertain large gatherings. The result is an engaging space, a personal sanctuary and a true reflection of it's owners' unique aesthetic. Inspirational features are metal fireplace surround and book cases as well as Beverage Bar shelving done by Wyatt Studio, painted inset style cabinets by Gamma, moroccan CLE tile backsplash and quartzite countertops.
Madison
Madison
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Covered Porch
Menlo Park Farmhouse
Menlo Park Farmhouse
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Arch Studio, Inc. Architecture & Interiors 2018
Stone Creek Builders Child House Renovation
Stone Creek Builders Child House Renovation
Stone Creek BuildersStone Creek Builders
New entry to the house with a oversized covered overhang. New country french door with lighting to accentuate the entry.
Belforest Custom Home Completed Oct 2021
Belforest Custom Home Completed Oct 2021
ARK BuildersARK Builders
Historic Country Home
Historic Country Home
C.E.I.C.E.I.

Luxury Country Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland country verandas, pergolas, porches and porticos are still handy little halfway houses between your driveway and your front door or your garden and your back door. Verandas are structures that cover an area next to your house, usually over a patio or decked area at the back as part of your garden, and they offer a sheltered outdoor space that you can enjoy all year round. Pergolas are usually separate from your house but offer basic cover for outdoor dining or simply relaxing. Porches can either give you shelter from the rain (perhaps as you find your keys at the front door) in the form of a basic, open porch canopy structure, or be built out into a small room or vestibule where you can remove and store coats, shoes and umbrellas. Porticos fall into the former category of porch design but are much grander than regular porches, usually with colonnades at either side of the door supporting the porch roof and giving a regal touch to the exterior of your home. If you think your home could benefit from a sheltered outdoor structure, either for dining outside or just taking your coat and boots off as you enter your house, take a look at the porch, portico and veranda ideas, designs and photos from homeowners and designers to take inspiration.

How do I choose a country veranda design?

Glass verandas are one of the most common veranda designs because they let in light, offer slight shade and still protect from the elements, while wooden verandas are also popular due to their traditional-looking style. If your garden and house exterior are styled classically then a wooden veranda or pergola may be the way to go and you may want to consider tiling the roof of the veranda with the same type of tiles you have on your main roof, so everything ties in neatly. Wrought iron and glass verandas can also look classic in their style, appearing almost Victorian, and if you have dark framed windows or other ironwork in your garden or home, this style of veranda could work nicely. Metal and glass verandas would better suit contemporary tastes, and if you don't want the normal pitched roof style, look at flat roofs and verandas and pergolas in unique shapes and designs. You can choose to have either a supported veranda with posts, similar to a pergola structure, or a cantilever veranda that protrudes from a wall of your house without support via posts to the ground. Obviously if you want more space under your veranda then a cantilever veranda is the way to go, but the look of cantilevers is not always to everyone's taste. Otherwise you may only need posts at each end that won't have to be large and in the way if you need the room.

How do I choose a new porch?

Think about what you want from your porch – if, for example, your front door opens straight into your living room, you may want the added privacy of an enclosed porch rather than a portico-style covering. Appearance is, of course, all-important; the front of your house, after all, creates the first impression of your home. uPVC porches are great for insulation, but they may not look as good aesthetically. It’s important that your porch design fits in with that of your house, so keep brickwork and materials similar or complementary. Front doors provide a wonderful opportunity for dressing your house – embrace colour and gloss, and add attractive embellishments with door knockers, letter boxes and wall lights. But don’t just take our word for it; take a look around for inspiration. Once you’ve decided which type and material of porch or portico would suit your house – whether it’s a brick, glass or an oak porch, you can now focus on the design and have a look at some great porch ideas from other Houzz users. Find images of traditional wooden porches that give a warmly welcome, large glass porch extensions that dramatically change home exteriors, and pictures of stone front porches and porticos.

Will I need planning permission for my country veranda, pergola, porch or portico?

Usually verandas will need planning permission as they are not classed as permitted development under Class A, but there are exceptions, so check with your local planning authority first. Provided that your porch or portico follows the stipulated guidelines, it will be exempt from planning permission and building regulation approvals. Ensure that the external floor area of the porch is within three square metres and that its height does not exceed three metres. Finally, the furthest edge of the porch should not go beyond two metres of any boundary of the house and the road. If the porch or portico you want is bigger than these dimensions, make your life easier by employing a builder or porch specialist who will handle the planning and building regulations for you. Pergolas, as garden structure, also do not need planning permission as long as they adhere to standard regulations, but again, check online or with a professional before building one.
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